Amanda Waltz, Author at NEXTpittsburgh

Plant Five for Life will plant five trees for every baby born in Allegheny County

“We’d like for many of the children to be able to walk or bike ride to the sites where the trees are planted so they can get to know them over a lifetime."

06 Aug 2018

10 great things to do with kids in Pittsburgh in August

This month, you'll find ballet at Hartwood Acres, marching bands at Kennywood and wizards in Bellevue!

29 Jul 2018

The bold plan by Peoples Gas to fix Pittsburgh’s water problems

“We're proposing a partnership, which means that we're going to take all of the things that the public own today and they will continue to own them.”

18 Jul 2018

How to control flooding in Pittsburgh? Green stormwater management projects like this one will help.

The Centre and Herron site is the second of four demonstration projects PWSA is creating as part of the City-Wide Green First Plan.

09 Jul 2018

Top 10 events for kids in Pittsburgh this July

Pittsburgh has more than enough summer fun for you and the kids this July.

25 Jun 2018

Want more beautiful riverfront trails? Here’s your chance to help Friends of the Riverfront and ALCOSAN

“We are akin organizations and we share a mission to have clean waterways and riverfronts for this region."

18 Jun 2018

Pittsburgh researchers use “doping” to convert carbon dioxide into useful fuel

The University of Pittsburgh and Alcoa are applying creative approaches to the problem of carbon dioxide emissions, aiming to create technologies that will make a difference.

29 May 2018

Top 10 events for kids in Pittsburgh this June

What makes June an amazing time for kids in Pittsburgh? LEGO art, a giant bounce house and so much more!

24 May 2018

With thousands of trees lost, Pittsburgh fights to preserve and improve its tree canopy

Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy are conducting research that could prevent the further destruction of urban forests.

17 May 2018

Top 10 events for kids in Pittsburgh this May

Make the most of May with these cool Pittsburgh events for kids and families!

23 Apr 2018

Author Amanda Waltz